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William Richard Shorten (born 12 May 1967) is an Australian politician and former trade unionist serving as the current Minister for Government Services and Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme since 2022. Previously, Shorten was leader of the opposition and leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 2013 to 2019.
Meet Bill Shorten. What motivates me? People. Labor represents families - people who otherwise would not have their voices properly heard. People who aspire for a good education for their children, a secure job, decent health care and dignity in retirement.
Elected to the House of Representatives for Maribyrnong, Victoria, 2007. Re-elected 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022. Ministerial appointments. Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services from 3.12.2007 to 14.9.2010.
4 days ago · Bill Shorten says the battle to ensure a viable NDIS is ongoing. ( ABC News: Nick Haggarty ) Mr Shorten said it will take another one or two years to work out needs assessments with people and ...
May 31, 2011 · On 15-16 June 2024, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services the Hon Bill Shorten MP will represent Australia at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland. View all Media Releases.
Apr 18, 2023 · The NDIS minister has promised a reboot of the government's key disability agency, which he says has gone off track. Bill Shorten promised more staff, longer-term support packages, and a fraud ...
Mar 26, 2024 · NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said the legislation's introduction to parliament marked "the next part of our journey towards an improved [scheme]".
6 days ago · NDIS Minister Bill Shorten blamed the senators for adding $1 billion to the cost of the scheme, saying savings would be delayed while some headed overseas for “cocktails in Copacabana” when ...
Jun 13, 2024 · Bill Shorten, the minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), is currently in New York at a United Nations conference on the rights of people with disabilities. At the weekend,...
Apr 11, 2024 · In this podcast Bill Shorten, the minister for the NDIS discusses his current travels to various summits as well as the ongoing process of reforming the NDIS.
